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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,968 cc

T181 BUBMOT history

T181 BUB is a red petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
166,628 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 BUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 BUB was last recorded at 166,628 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,092 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,536 miles
Average per year
1,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,628 miles
  • 2025 – 165,092 miles
  • 2024 – 163,481 miles
  • 2023 – 161,841 miles
  • 2022 – 159,588 miles
  • 2021 – 157,501 miles
  • 2020 – 155,601 miles
  • 2019 – 154,109 miles
  • 2018 – 151,600 miles
  • 2017 – 150,018 miles
  • 2016 – 147,659 miles
  • 2015 – 145,353 miles
  • 2014 – 143,792 miles
  • 2013 – 142,402 miles
  • 2012 – 140,991 miles
  • 2011 – 140,166 miles
  • 2010 – 139,707 miles
  • 2009 – 139,184 miles
  • 2008 – 138,339 miles
  • 2007 – 136,315 miles
  • 2006 – 132,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,628 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryDamage and corrosion to both sills
  • AdvisoryN/s/r body damage

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,628 miles (+1,536)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    166,628 miles
    Test number
    292978250435
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage and corrosion to both sills
    • AdvisoryN/s/r body damage

  2. Pass165,092 miles (+1,611)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    165,092 miles
    Test number
    586949314881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,481 miles (+1,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    163,481 miles
    Test number
    298902181000
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass161,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,841 miles
    Test number
    143080997625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail161,841 miles (+2,253)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,841 miles
    Test number
    257898863367
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,588 miles (+2,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    159,588 miles
    Test number
    622594052450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass157,501 miles (+1,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    157,501 miles
    Test number
    398041757075
    • AdvisoryRattle from centre exhaust

  8. Pass155,601 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    155,601 miles
    Test number
    656482913408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass154,109 miles (+2,509)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    154,109 miles
    Test number
    919464380606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre aged over 15 year
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre aged over 15 year
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre aged over 15 year

  10. Pass151,600 miles (+1,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    151,600 miles
    Test number
    818219287073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass150,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    150,018 miles
    Test number
    950033664419
    • AdvisoryN/s Rear tyre perished on sidewall

  12. Fail150,018 miles (+2,359)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,018 miles
    Test number
    358987670199
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s Rear tyre perished on sidewall

  13. Pass147,659 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    147,659 miles
    Test number
    977815882768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass145,353 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    145,353 miles
    Test number
    388897325102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass143,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    143,792 miles
    Test number
    365177324123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail143,792 miles (+1,390)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,792 miles
    Test number
    207487224431
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Fail142,402 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,402 miles
    Test number
    629581603167
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass142,402 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    142,402 miles
    Test number
    668171203114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    140,991 miles
    Test number
    758783582067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail140,991 miles (+825)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,991 miles
    Test number
    726992682072
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  21. Pass140,166 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    140,166 miles
    Test number
    466621691098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass139,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    139,707 miles
    Test number
    394318480093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail139,707 miles (+523)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,707 miles
    Test number
    483488680043
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass139,184 miles (+845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    139,184 miles
    Test number
    702485089098
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass138,339 miles (+2,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    138,339 miles
    Test number
    154609798454
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass136,315 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    136,315 miles
    Test number
    831444497002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail136,279 miles (+3,501)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,279 miles
    Test number
    502102997029
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  28. Pass132,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    132,778 miles
    Test number
    613056476004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail132,778 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,778 miles
    Test number
    893066576086
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about T181 BUB

Does T181 BUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T181 BUB is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T181 BUB?
The MOT on T181 BUB is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T181 BUB done?
T181 BUB was recorded at 166,628 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 1,657 miles a year.
Has T181 BUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 BUB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T181 BUB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T181 BUB find?
T181 BUB passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear coil spring corroded both rear, and 2 more.

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